A pilot randomized controlled trial in patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease found that adding roughly one liter of ...

People with heart failure have long been advised to limit the amount of fluids they consume each day to help reduce congestion, or the buildup of fluid in the lungs and extremities, but that advice ...

People who drink less than the recommended daily fluid intake experience a greater stress hormone response, which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and depression, ...

CHICAGO, IL—Patients with chronic heart failure (HF) should not feel compelled to limit the amount of fluids they take in during the day, according to results of the FRESH-UP study. A more liberal ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...

—It’s an established fact that consumption of water on a regular basis is good for overall health. But what are the benefits of water intake with regard to specific medical conditions? A new ...

Heart failure means that a person’s heart is unable to pump blood around their body properly. Heart failure can reduce liver and kidney function and cause fluid to build up in the organs. As a result, ...

Stay hydrated!

Here’s why staying hydrated matters so much, how much water you actually need and some realistic ways to increase your intake.

Dialysis patients who gain too much fluid between treatments should be advised to drink less. Although adequate fluid intake is an essential requirement for survival, excessive fluid intake can ...

Waking up at night to use the bathroom? It might not be your water intake. Learn the real causes behind frequent nighttime ...